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Niger River Delta (Bonny)

River fishing  Rivers (Bonny, Niger Delta) · 06:28 - 18:46

Niger River Delta (Bonny) is a river in Rivers (Bonny, Niger Delta). Anglers here fish mainly for African Sharptooth Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon and Nile Perch.

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Prime 67% The bite right now
Top bet: African Sharptooth Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
29°
Best day
Thu
77%
27°
Fri
77%
28°
Sat
77%
26°
Sun
77%
25°
Mon
77%
24°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
36.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:43–07:43 Dusk 17:31–19:31 Night 19:31–05:43

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 03:58–05:58 Major period 15:58–17:58 Minor period 22:06–23:36 Minor period 10:21–11:51

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

21:00
26°
22:00
25°
23:00
25°
00:00
25°
01:00
24°
02:00
24°
03:00
24°
04:00
24°
05:00
24°
06:00
24°
07:00
24°
08:00
24°

Likely catch now (7 species)

African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
67%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
58%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
55%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Giant African Threadfin
Polydactylus quadrifilis
55%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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African Red Snapper
Lutjanus agennes
48%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
40%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin, African Red Snapper and Great Barracuda.

African Sharptooth Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for african sharptooth catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

Map

More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Niger River Delta (Bonny)?

Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Nile Perch, Giant African Threadfin, African Red Snapper, Great Barracuda and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Niger River Delta (Bonny)?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Niger River Delta (Bonny)?

African Sharptooth Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Niger River Delta (Bonny) right now?

Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 31%.